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Western News, July 25, 2002, Western Michigan University

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• WMU archaeologists unearth structural remains of historic Fort St. Joseph site
• August Keystone lecture to feature Kalamazoo sheriff
• BOT to meet by phone today
• Recent grad joins World Youth Choir
• WMU part of FBI-sponsored effort to protect infrastructure
• New director named for Sindecuse Health Center
• Bioscience firm to locate research facilities at BTR Park

Western News, June 20, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: WMU archaeological team finds evidence of multiple area locations for Ramptown, GOP primary debate will be held July 2 on WMU campus, DeVos pediatric specialist named director of Sindecuse, Bedrosian gets three-year NIH grant to study communication theory, ACA is University's newest aviation partner, Four Staff Service Excellence winners named, Mangla's trip to Pakistan falls victim to political unrest there, Wireless education; University's use of technology are engineering conference topics, On Campus with Ray Wolfram, More than 1,500 will get degrees in June 29 ceremonies at Miller, Juneteenth celebration slated for June 23, WMU professors chronicle rise and …

Western News, May 23, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Sky Broncos capture national flying title, Comedienne to headline collaborative diversity event, Trustees OK increases in tuition, room and board, parking rates, Communication ethicist converge at WMU for national conference May 30-June 2, Final candidate for Sindecuse post to make presentation on campus June 4, Record gift levels give boost to WMU's capital campaign, Diversity and improving client relationships focus of May 29 health care conference, On Campus with Felicia Crawford, Krawutschke assumes helm of Faculty Senate, "Girls on the Run" benefit to support healthy futures for young girls.

Western News, May 9, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Mesaba expands aviation hiring agreement, Next WMU Board of Trustees meeting1 is set For May 17, Dutch-American artist uses chainsaw to take wood carving to new heights for sake of art, New Udall scholar is WMU's third student to nab prestigious environmental award, Youth Arts Festival; Gilmore event join forces, YWCA to honor three from WMU at 'Women of Achievement' event, Newly retired Seiler feted by medievalists for lifetime's work, Copeland leads U.S. Latvians, Brigham, Wiest join staff in key campus catering and conference service roles, On Campus with Connie Bashaw, Fulbright awards take two to distant lands.

Western News, April 11, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: HHS gala to feature talk by Ted Kennedy Jr, Campus researchers find state's charter school need more oversight, Japan's Consul General Ito to speak on campus this afternoon, State arm boosts financial services teaching, Chinese profs study MBA teaching strategies, Preserving groundwater quality is focus of campus efforts to fight storm water pollution, Signing ceremony to make WMU-Peace Corps initiative official, Curtis-Smith lauded In NYC, Hilltoppers prepare to take on 'Phase II' of Prospect Hill cleanup initiative this Saturday, On Campus with Kim Nelson.

Western News, March 28, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: IT firm commits to BTR Park, Kalamazoo, Author; activist to discuss restoring state's environment, WMU surpasses previous record for gifts, still four months to go, 'Famous' Chinese trumpeter visits campus, Grant total nears $29 million, several awards in excess of $1 million, On Campus with Rob South, WMU Board of Trustees elects St. John, Klohs to lead board for 2002, Pow Wow to draw thousands to campus, Israeli films explore women's peace efforts, Grant will support next Youth Arts Fest.

Western News, Feb 21, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: New initiatives outlined for coming year, State cultural agency gives grant to Michigan Youth Arts Festival, Beebe-Thompson tapped to fill role as first Lacey Chair, On Campus with George Kohrman, Jewish scholar to speak Feb. 27, Seminar to Japan planned, “W" Club to bestow honors on Gayl Werme, Jack Moss, Johnston stars in Civic musical, MDA program joins forces with Peace Corps.

Western News, Jan. 24, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: NSF funds effort exploring research ethics, Annual Academic Convocation slated for Feb. 7 senate meeting, Two faculty members to receive Teaching Excellence awards for 2001, Continuing Ed's new name reflects reach, IEEE taps Mousavinezhad to head educational activities, More than $1.3 million in grants received by WMU in October, Emerita pens book on Messiaen, National math association honors Petro for service, On Campus with Mark Schwerin, 'Computer Tutors' program utilizes college students to bridge digital divide.

Western News, Jan. 10, 2002, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Frostic gift is largest in University's history, Board approves new doctoral degrees in engineering, HHS, Kellogg Foundation's Lyman to succeed Wright as new aviation dean, WMU is new home to Prague writing program, Maier's new book revisits scenes from first Christmas, Dirks will lead national group, Trustees name Coons to head counseling and testing center, On Campus with Pat Gustafson, Search for 19th-century slave site under way, New fine arts management master's degree program will be first in Midwest, Epic Bistro owner to open second downtown Kalamazoo venue with WMU theme, student and faculty entertainers.

Western News, Oct. 25, 2001, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: BTR lands multi-firm building, new tenant, Berrah to focus on science in Nov. 8 faculty scholar talk, Pro Line; Fishbeck will join growing community, Sculpture t our introduces six new works by nationally known artist, Ed Mayo garners Haworth's teaching innovation award, Freshman orientation cabaret show goes on the road to Toronto, On Campus with Pamela Motley, Taylor touts United Way's community impact, Ethics center coordinates series of post-performance cancer talks around 'Wit'.

Western News, Oct. 11, 2001, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: ‘Wild West' Homecoming events on tap, WMU helps NYC community college recover from Sept. 11 attack, Campus attacks cardiac arrest; deploys new lifesaving equipment, Ramirez feted for life's work, Journalism professor honored for excellence in reporting, On Campus with Kathryn Mohney, Great Sexpectations sets production tour, Prospect hillside to get its first landscaping facelift in a decade, Alumni expert to discuss Yucca Mountain project.

Western News, Sept. 27, 2001, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Staff ready to respond to national tragedy, WMU a 'Most Wired College' according to Yahoo magazine, Julien book wins Kovacs Prize, ‘Learning Curves' author to visit campus, On Campus with Rob Kakuk, Writer;CEO and educator named as 2001 Distinguished Alumni.

Western News, July 26, 2001, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: MEDC grant; Esperion expansion pave way for BTR Park growth, Subway shop in Bronco Mall; other leases OK' d by Board, Telecommunications expert to receive teaching award, New major emphasizing child development created, Meyer tapped to head Geriatric Assessment Center.

Western News, July 12, 2001, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Annual gifts to WMU set new record, Trustees approve increase in Tuition; continuing ed fees, Hydrologist He named national research associate for year, VanHoeven's teaching lauded, Meyer heads center.

Western News, June 14, 2001, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: University anticipates topping last year's record for private gifts, Seelye Center structure to incorporate gym, Paul tapped for NIH team, British Library site of NEH seminar directed by WMU, On Campus with Dixie Edwards.

Western News, May 17, 2001, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Floyd lobbies Senate subcommittee for increased funding from state, Engler appoints new trustees, Solar cars to be inspected at WMU before race, Grundler prize for medieval scholarship goes to Yale writer, Business college offering MBA program for non-business types, Temperature point set for campus community, Latulippe returns from mission, Tremblay joins board of local training and adventure center, Book urges English teachers to explore context of literary works, Mousavinezhad visits Sweden, On Campus with PenelopeWood, Malaysian students to visit campus for games, Doctoral student wins prestigious fellowship.

Western News, March 8, 2001, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Increased funding needed to manage rapid growth; Floyd tells state, Earthquake jolts Seattle; but gymnasts refuse to be rattled, 'Lab on a chip' serves up speedier science, CELCIS turns 25; gets national accreditation, Shen named to national service learning position, Curtis-Smith composition tapped for Van Cliburn event, Group taps Parrott; Nagel for national leadership posts, On Campus with Michele Moe, Perinatologist is AMBS keynote speaker.

Western News, Feb. 15, 2001, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: College of Ed; KPS form teaching alliance, Granholm to visit in March, NCA team will take in-depth look at WMU, Ford research looks at 'McDonaldization' of customer service, Leading writers headline Third Coast event, Karpus named director of Conference and Seminars, Aborist Avery to head group, On Campus with Sharon Nicholson.

Western News, Oct. 12, 2000, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Initiative gears up to improve kids' success, Prominent NPR journalist to speak on campus tonight, Jane Abraham to discuss date rape; club drugs, Meyer named to Hall of Fame, Geisler tapped to lead board, Bellamy earns certification, On Campus with Erin Toner, Atomic physicist from Auburn to explain fifth state of matter.

Western News, Sept. 28, 2000, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: 'NUPL8' is great for University funding; promoting Bronco spirit, HCOB laptops set campus computing pace, Trustees approve AFSCME contract at Sept. meeting, Weaver tapped by NCTE, Hanley elected to exec board of national professional group, Kreager to lead CEDRS, Portage reappoints Strazdas to lead its planning efforts, On Campus with Alonzo Wilson.

Western News, Aug. 31, 2000, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Arboretum project will provide new student apartments for 680, Federal grant boosts classroom technology, AFSCME; University reach tentative three-year pact, WMU cadet beats 3,500 others for top award, Brinkley heads writing network, Mousavinezhad elected, Bate does guest columnist stint, Davidson pens new Eliot book, On Campus with Steve Miller.

Western News, July 27, 2000, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: New indoor athletic center will be named for Don Seelye, Lansing Regional Center moves to new home next week, Diversity is focus of Aug 16-17 program.

Western News, July 13, 2000, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Pedestrian mobility focus of new blind rehabilitation research, Grants top $39 million as fiscal year nears end, Voices from WMU writing project on radio nationwide.

Western News, June 15, 2000, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: 737-400 flight simulator arrives at College of Aviation, Women aviators to compete in national 2000 Air Race Classic, Partnership with KCC lets students complete degree in Battle Creek, Resort research featured on History Channel show, Weber feted at reception, When time isn't on your side; you might be monochronic.

Western News, May 4, 2000, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: New address honors WMU founding, Walker will oversee continuing education programs, Verser named Haworth college's associate dean, Gilchrist appointed associate dean of arts and sciences, Medievalists to focus on Vikings, vamps and Java script at weekend congress on campus, Johnson praised as 'star' local volunteer.

Western News, April 6, 2000, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: P&G turns patented technology over to WMU paper tech experts, WMUK sweeps news documentary awards from Michigan press broadcast group, Eleventh annual pow wow set for April 8 and 9; will focus on preserving tradition, Curtis-Smith adds two new music awards to his list, Craig tapped to become assistant general counsel.

Western News, March 9, 2000, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Dobney named to provost position, Mentor Spitsbergen puts high school students on road to research, WMU joins ranks of Internet2 universities focused on developing next generation of Internet technology, Powell twice honored by professional groups, Disease management pilot program will focus on asthma sufferers in University community.

Western News, Jan. 20, 2000, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: New health and human services home to be built on South Campus, Hillenbrand named Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Former Gateway Inc. chief to speak Jan. 27, Study tour of Turkey and companion seminar series on campus to focus on Turkish culture, traditions.

Western News, Jan. 6, 2000, Western Michigan University

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• $9 million in virtual manufacturing software will boost engineering research; student experience
• Chase and Gambino win teaching excellence awards, will be honored at Feb. convocation
• Trustees learn of fall two-month grant total that brought nearly $18 million to WMU for research
• Board approves appointment of Minnesota administrator as new human resources chief
• Pientaka takes reins at WMUK

Western News, Dec. 2, 1999, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights:, Middle school math is target of nearly $4 million in NSF funding, Historian pulls off publishing 'hat trick' with 2 books and video series on early Christianity, Weight discrimination rampant in workplace; management researcher Roehling discovers.